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the side project's historic 15th season will begin in November with a haunting two-show repertory in the spirit of the fall season. The plays, by local playwright Scott T. Barsotti and NY-based Mary Hamilton, will be helmed by Devon de Mayo and Josh Sobel, respectively -- two first-time collaborators for the side project who have gained attention in recent months as directors to watch.

the side project's historic 15th season will begin in November with a haunting two-show repertory in the spirit of the fall season. The plays, by local playwright Scott T. Barsotti and NY-based Mary Hamilton, will be helmed by Devon de Mayo and Josh Sobel, respectively -- two first-time collaborators for the side project who have gained attention in recent months as directors to watch.

Mo Brady and Nikka Graff Lanzarone announce the release of The Ensemblist's 32nd episode: 'I'm. In. Tech!'

On Sunday evening, November 23 (7 p.m.), in a celebratory landmark performance, the company of Broadway's record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO is pleased to welcome back its four original stars -- Tony Award winnersAnn Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey.

Art isn't just for grown ups. That's why, for the middle weekend of this year's Melbourne Festival, we've created a sensational program of events specifically for the budding art-appreciators out there.

Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 season with the Chicago premiere of MARIA/STUART by Jason Grote, directed by Marti Lyons, playing now through May 5, 2013 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. MARIA/STUART features the work of Sideshow Ensemble member Nate Whelden (Stuart) and Artistic Associate Scottie Caldwell (Hannah) with Mary Anne Bowman, Ann James, Susan Monts-Bologna and Jennifer Joan Taylor. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 season with the Chicago premiere of MARIA/STUART by Jason Grote, directed by Marti Lyons, playing tonight, March 30 - May 5, 2013 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 season with the Chicago premiere of MARIA/STUART by Jason Grote, directed by Marti Lyons, playing March 30 - May 5, 2013 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. MARIA/STUART features the work of Sideshow Ensemble member Nate Whelden (Stuart) and Artistic Associate Scottie Caldwell (Hannah) with Mary Ann Bowman, Ann James, Susan Monts-Bologna and Jennifer Joan Taylor. Tickets are available at www.theaterwit.org or by calling the Theater Wit box office at (773) 975-8150. The press performance is Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 7:30 pm.

Sideshow Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 season with the Chicago premiere of MARIA/STUART by Jason Grote, directed by Marti Lyons, playing March 30 - May 5, 2013 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

Sideshow Theatre Company kicks off its 2012/13 season with the American premiere of the mythological mash-up IDOMENEUS by Roland Schimmelpfennig, translated by David Tushingham and directed by Sideshow Artistic Director Jonathan L. Green. Featuring the largest cast in Sideshow's history, this tidal wave of theatrical storytelling plays now through September 23, 2012, at the DCASE Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St. in Chicago. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

Sideshow Theatre Company kicks off its 2012/13 season with the American premiere of the mythological mash-up IDOMENEUS by Roland Schimmelpfennig, translated by David Tushingham and directed by Sideshow Artistic Director Jonathan L. Green.

Sideshow Theatre Company has announced its full 2012/13 Season, which brings to light lingering secrets and apocalyptic preparations.

Sideshow Theatre Company kicks off its 2012/13 season with the American premiere of the mythological mash-up IDOMENEUS by Roland Schimmelpfennig, translated by David Tushingham and directed by Sideshow Artistic Director Jonathan L. Green.

Next Theatre Company has extended the Midwest premiere of Amy Herzog's After the Revolution through Saturday, May 19. Next also announces that Fredric Stone will make his Next Theatre debut as he takes over for Mike Nussbaum in the role of "Morty" beginning with the Thursday, May 3 performance.

Next Theatre Company will present the Midwest premiere of Amy Herzog's After the Revolution, directed by Kimberly Senior, April 5 - May 13, 2012, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street. Previews are April 5 - 8 and the opening/press night is Tuesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Next Theatre Company is proud to present the Midwest premiere of Amy Herzog's After the Revolution, directed by Kimberly Senior, April 5 - May 13, 2012, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street.

Next Theatre Company will present the Midwest premiere of Amy Herzog's After the Revolution, directed by Kimberly Senior, April 5 - May 13, 2012, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street. Previews are April 5 - 8 and the opening/press night is Tuesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Legendary composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer's extensive musical accomplishments will be celebrated by the New York Pops, along with some very special guests, in a concert held on November 20 at Carnegie Hall. According to the program details on the Carnegie Hall website, scheduled to appear alongside the New York Pops are Tony Award nominee Anne Hampton Callaway, James T. Lane, N'Kenge, and the Camp Broadway Kids. Steven Reineke is the music director and conductor.

Legendary composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer's extensive musical accomplishments will be celebrated by the New York Pops, along with some very special guests, in a concert held on November 20 at Carnegie Hall. According to the program details on the Carnegie Hall website, scheduled to appear alongside the New York Pops are Tony Award nominee Anne Hampton Callaway, James T. Lane, N'Kenge, and the Camp Broadway Kids. Steven Reineke is the music director and conductor.

Chris Cantelmi, last seen as The Jogger in Tanya Saracho's Our Lady of the Underpass, has stepped in to the role of Barry in 16th Street Theater's production of Brett Neveu?s The Last Barbecue directed by Artistic Director Ann Filmer. The Last Barbecue is running now thru August 8, 2009 at the Berwyn Cultural Center.